Pig and Poultry Farming

A healthy pig starts as a healthy piglet !

💡 Colonization The digestive tract of unborn piglets is free of microorganisms. Colonization with the intestinal flora, which is so crucial for the further development of the animals, only begins during birth. In the first days and weeks, the individual microbiome profile develops depending on the feed, contact with environmental germs, pathogenic germs that cause illness and medication. ​ ​ To support your animals from the start, we advise a strict program consisting of Hygiene measures and complementary feed. ​ ​ 💡 Environmental Hygine​ ▪️ Cleaning ensure surfaces and equipment are in the best condition possible for the application of your chosen disinfectant ;​…

​Keep your poultry refreshed

Birds are very sensitive to heat. Indeed, Poultry do not have sweat glands so conduction through comb and feet is very limited. When birds can’t balance heat production and heat loss, they show heat stress signs that can affect its welfare and performance.​   When the temperature increases, first heat…

2021-2022 – largest seasonal epidemic ever in Europe of Avian influenza

2021-2022 – largest seasonal epidemic ever in Europe of Avian influenza According to EFSA’s (European Food Safety Authority), 2021-2022 was the season with the largest number (around 5,300) of reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, captive and wild birds in 36 EU/EEA countries and the UK.…

What is coccidiosis in Poultry and how can it be controlled?

What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease which causes destruction of in the intestinal tract. It is caused by a single-celled organism, a protozoa from genus Eimeria, called coccidia. Coccidia is sub-classified into a number of genera (groups), and each genus (group) has a number of species.   In…

Safely control coccidia in piglets

Safely control coccidia in piglets   The first symptoms of coccidiosis in piglets usually appear around 4-5 days after the initial infection, and disease usually occurs around the 10th to 15th day of life. At first there are no abnormalities in the general condition of the piglets but the feces…

AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) – Stop it before it stops you!

The World Organisation for Animal Health currently lists many countries, especially in Europe, Asia and Africa, being affected by the African swine fever epidemic. Lately, ASF appeared in the Dominican Republic, the first case in the Americas in decades, which put Latin American continental countries on high alert. The ASF…

Avian Influenza Spreads Across Europe : No time to waste in protecting your poultry business!

Since October 2021 there have been increased outbreaks of HPAIV H5 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) in wild birds in many parts of Europe. According to many national institutes and organizations, the risk of HPAIV H5 contamination in poultry holdings and bird populations in zoological facilities through direct and indirect contact…

African Swine Fever – what can I do to prevent the entrance in my farm?

African Swine Fever (ASF) a severe viral, transboundary animal (TAD) disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. It is responsible for serious production & economic losses. → There is no vaccine against ASF – cure is impossible!   Biosecurity measures are essential!   In this context, Kersia is committed to supporting…

AVIAN INFLUENZA – Stop it before it stops you!

Avian Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, etc.) pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally, mammals including humans, may contract avian influenza (e.g. H5N1 & H7N9 sometimes cause fatal infections in people). There are many AI virus strains, which are…

Fumagri® HA – passed the virucidal tests EN 17272

Dry – Effective – User-friendly!   FUMAGRI HA – a bactericidal, yeasticidal, fungicidal and now also virucidal disinfectant with glycolic acid and dispersion by ULTRADIFFUSION®. Demonstrated effectiveness against salmonella, aspergillus and other bacteria and moulds. It is non staining, non-corrosive on steel & aluminium. Uniform diffusion of disinfectant. Suitable for…